Kassidy Johnson, PharmD candidate Class of 2028 at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, is a former health coach, volunteer doula, and self-proclaimed “Swiftie”. Johnson is a North Carolinian and earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and international studies from … Read more
Our thoughts and prayers are with Western North Carolina this week after the impact of Hurricane Helene. While our students, faculty, and staff in the region continue to deal with the aftermath of the storm, we are thankful to share … Read more
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Magdalene Mallory, PharmD candidate class of 2026, was selected as one of 28 students across the country for The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s (AACP) Aspiring Academics Program. The AACP Aspiring Academics Program was … Read more
Royster Fellow Alita Miller, PhD student at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, discovered pharmaceutical sciences unexpectedly. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering from Purdue University with the original intent of attending medical school and having … Read more
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy has strong ties to the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA). Fourth year PharmD candidates, Tazche Turner and Ashley Addison, were recently elected as SNPhA’s national president and vice president, respectively. The purpose of … Read more
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is excited to welcome the PharmD Class of 2028! One hundred and fifty students are beginning their journey to become leaders and innovators in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Read below to get to know … Read more
Abbey Oliver is joining the PhD program at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, and it already feels like coming home. Having grown up in Cary and Charlotte, returning to the Triangle area after finishing her undergraduate degree in biomedical … Read more
Career services, housed in the office of student affairs at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, is there for students from orientation to graduation and six months beyond as they settle into whatever is next. “Next” for PharmD graduates can … Read more
This summer, the McKesson Foundation Leading Excellence, Advancing Diversity (LEAD) team hosted 27 college students for the first Emerging Students of Pharmacy overnight program at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. LEAD aims to build a pharmacy workforce that provides … Read more
Angelo Navas, third-year Ph.D. student at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, became passionate about health care as a child in Peru. His first memory of receiving care was due to a traumatic accident that almost took his life. “I … Read more
A recent study found that over half of the medications routinely stored on the International Space Station (ISS) will expire in less than 36 months – the approximate duration of a mission to and from Mars – leaving astronauts on … Read more
A highlight each summer is when faculty, staff, students and alumni from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy volunteer at the Conetoe Family Life Center Summer Camp. The camp was created for local children and teens to teach them about … Read more
Both Trinity Clanton and Addison Clark are planning to utilize their future pharmacy degrees in rural and underserved areas. With the help of UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Early Assurance Program (EAP), they are on their way to making their … Read more
LaShae Powell, Pharm.D. candidate class of 2027, is a native North Carolinian from Sampson County and understands firsthand how important rural health care is. “I’ve watched my family and neighbors struggle with chronic conditions and limited resources, making equitable health … Read more
As a global leader in pharmacy, the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy offers a unique opportunity for students to become leaders in pharmacy education and practice on a global scale. While at the School, they can choose to be part … Read more
Since 2014, the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy has offered international Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience sites for Pharm.D. students through the Global Pharmacy Scholars (GPS) program. A total of 248 students have added this program to their resume, with another … Read more
Inspire, recruit, train and retain. That’s one of the goals behind the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Rural Pharmacy Health Initiative.The initiative, launched by the School with support from Carolina Across 100, works with the School’s Pharm.D. recruitment team to … Read more
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy celebrated the Class of 2024 on May 10 at Memorial Hall during commencement. The School honored 118 Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), 27 Master of Science (M.S.), and 12 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) students. … Read more
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Alumni Association and the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation hosted the Second Annual Golden Mortar Awards to celebrate student achievement, faculty and preceptor excellence and outstanding alumni. The Hollywood-style awards ceremony was held … Read more
First-generation college student, Stephanie Martin, Pharm.D. candidate, Class of 2024, has always been passionate about education and addressing health disparities. She grew up in Kernersville, North Carolina and her grandparents immigrated from Canada, Malta and Greece. “Growing up, I saw … Read more
Grace Williamson, Ph.D. candidate, found inspiration and purpose during her gap year experience in 2017. She grew up in Iowa City, IA, ten minutes down the road from the University of Iowa, where she planned to attend college. Although she … Read more
Third year Pharm.D. students in the Research and Scholarship in Pharmacy (RASP) pathway presented their research findings to peers, faculty and staff members of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy on April 17. “The RASP poster session remains a highlight … Read more
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, the No.1 pharmacy school in the country, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) have established an Early Assurance Program (EAP). This partnership means current NC A&T students interested in pursuing … Read more
Five pharmacy students from Monash University in Australia, a PharmAlliance partner, are about to complete their eight-week visiting scholars program with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Center for Innovative Pharmacy Education and Research (CIPhER). Each visiting scholar is a … Read more
Updated April 11, 2024 Pharm.D. students from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy maintained the No. 1 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) PGY1 residency match rate among schools of pharmacy in the U.S. with 75 or more students registering … Read more
Established in 1922, the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The Rho Chi Xi Chapter in Chapel Hill held its annual induction ceremony at the … Read more
Students in the Class of 2025 received their white coats on March 2, marking their transition from the classroom to the pharmacy profession. The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is unique in that Pharm.D. students don’t receive their white coat … Read more
Nearly 80 people came out to explore innovations in pharmacy practice at the tenth annual Asheville Summit. Hosted at the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) on February 24, faculty, staff and students from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy … Read more
In honor of Black History Month, the stories of the first three African American students at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy have been documented in a paper published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. The paper, entitled “From … Read more
Each year, the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy sends off the newest class of pharmacy professionals to start their pharmacy careers. The industry offers various paths to make a difference in health care, including continuing education through a pharmacy fellowship. … Read more
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s first cohort for the undergraduate Minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences start classes this semester. As part of the cohort, Steven Nuzzolo, a third-year student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is excited … Read more
Ph.D. candidate Ameya Chaudhari is the 2023 recipient of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Kathryne A. Brewington Graduate Research Award. The School presents the award annually to the most outstanding doctoral student in pharmaceutical sciences in honor of the … Read more
Caroline Eason, Pharm.D. candidate, Class of 2025, is a third generation UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy student who plans to follow her grandfather and father’s footsteps in community pharmacy. “Watching my grandfather in my early childhood and my dad today … Read more
With the goal of shifting perspectives and raising self-awareness, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy faculty and staff attended the first of three Ackland Art & Equity events to gain a greater understanding of the power of equity in education and … Read more
Written by Sean O’Connor, class of 2024 Pharm.D. candidate Ama Boamah, Pharm.D. candidate class of 2027, was selected as one of five underrepresented minority students to receive the 2023 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) CVS Health Minority Scholarship. … Read more
Written by Sean O’Connor, Class of 2024 Pharm.D. candidate Nina Inayan and Savannah Moody, Class of 2024 Pharm.D. candidates, represented the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and shared their research findings at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) 2023 World Congress … Read more
Until now, Tom Diaz had only explored and studied the field of aerospace medicine through reading papers, attending conferences and joining the Aerospace Medical Association. He also co-founded Aerospace Medicine at Carolina, a subgroup of the national Aerospace Medicine Student … Read more
Assistant Dean Michael Jarstfer and Associate Professor Jacqui McLaughlin are working together to ensure Ph.D. programs offer students contemporary professional development and opportunities for career growth. To start this effort, a three-year National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovations in Graduate Education … Read more
As part of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program expansion, pharmacies in Eastern North Carolina’s Scotland Neck and Rocky Mount are coming together to offer a unique residency experience. This expansion is … Read more
As part of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program expansion, Realo Drugs in New Bern, North Carolina is excited to partner with Carolina as a residency site. This expansion is focused on … Read more
As part of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program expansion, the Cape Fear Clinic (CFC) in Wilmington, North Carolina will soon be home for a new resident. This expansion is focused on … Read more
When Fatimah Hussein, Pharm.D. candidate Class of 2027, arrived for orientation on August 1, it was her first time seeing the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Hussein comes from a Palestinian family and spent parts of her childhood in both … Read more
Emma Hacker, Pharm.D. candidate class of 2027, knew she wanted to become a pharmacist in high school. As part of a school project, she created a five-year plan outlining college and career goals. “Through that process, I discovered UNC Eshelman … Read more
As a child, Momodou Sankareh, Pharm.D. candidate class of 2027, remembers going to the pharmacy with his mom when he was sick and being intrigued by what was going on behind the counter. It was the mystery of the pharmacy … Read more
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Tazche Turner, Pharm.D. candidate class of 2025, was selected as one of 20 students across the country for The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s (AACP) Aspiring Academics Program. The AACP Aspiring Academics Program was … Read more
Loraine Rivera, Pharm.D. candidate class of 2027, moved to North Carolina from Puerto Rico 11 years ago when she was fresh out of high school. She didn’t know any English and started working immediately to help her learn the language. … Read more
It was a long road for Paul Alebrande to get to the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, but looking back it all makes sense. He was born in Romania and adopted by a family from Long Island, New York. He … Read more
When Min Jiang applied to Carolina, she was set on pursuing a business degree. That all changed when her grandfather came to live with her family as he was aging. Soon after, her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. “All … Read more